The Power of the Cross: An Easter Cantata

Welcome to Lithia Springs Methodist Church

Sunday worship bulletin for April 13, 2025.

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The flowers in the chancel area are given to the glory of God.

Chiming of the Hour
Glenn McElroy

Welcome, Announcements and Invocation
Rev. Thomas Long

Prelude
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
Arr. Albin C. Whitworth
Glenn McElroy

Hymn*
“Lift High the Cross” № 226

Pastoral Prayer; Lord’s Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long

Handbell Choir
“All Glory, Laud and Honor” – Arr. Dobrinski
“Near to the Old Rugged Cross” – Arr. Edwards

Offertory Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long

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Offertory
“Jesus Paid It All”
Arr. Mary McDonald
John Gentry
Glenn McElroy

Doxology* № 682
Words Thomas Ken; Music Louis Bourgeois CCLI 1152573

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Power of the CrossChancel Choir
“Come to the Cross” with “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” – Arr. Dennis Allen
“Without His Cross” – Joseph M. Martin
“Love Grew Where the Blood Fell” – Arr. Marty Hamby
“The Power of the Cross” – Arr. Mark Hayes
“When I Survey” – Arr. Dennis Allen

Benediction
Rev. Thomas Long

Postlude
“Crown Him with Many Crowns”
Arr. Anna Laura Page
Glenn McElroy

HANDBELL CHOIR

  • Tammy Brubaker
  • Jane Carter
  • Lucretia Dallas
  • Georgia Deakin
  • Margaret L. Jackson
  • Glenn McElroy
  • Bev McKown
  • Barbara Skinner
  • Bonnie Standridge
  • Sandra Warr

CHANCEL CHOIR

  • Bart Arther
  • Jess Arther
  • Sam Arther
  • Michael Barrett
  • Tammy Brubaker
  • Vickie Brubaker
  • Glenda Cowan
  • Georgia Deakin
  • John Gentry
  • Marilyn Hutton
  • Margaret L. Jackson
  • Debra Livingston
  • Glenn McElroy
  • Bev McKown
  • Barbara Skinner
  • George Walker
  • Sherry Walker
  • Sandra Warr

OTHER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

  • Narration written and read by: Margaret Arnold
  • Organist: Glenn McElroy
  • Pianist: John Gentry
  • Sound: Dylan Bevins

IN MEMORY

We remember with love and gratitude our faithful brother in Christ and Chancel Choir member, Bob Wallace, who passed away last weekend. Bob’s dedication to our music ministry, our church family, and his joyful service to the Lord blessed our congregation for many years.

In honor of his life and legacy, an empty chair holding a single rose sits at the altar — a quiet tribute to Bob’s presence among us and the music he shared so faithfully.

If you have been visiting with us, we would love to be able to connect with you!
Please take a Visitor’s Card from the pew, complete it, and place it in the offering plate.

Thank you for worshiping with us!


This Week’s Schedule

Today, April 13:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Palm Sunday/Easter Cantata

Monday, April 14:
12:30 p.m. Kitchen Sub-Comm Meeting
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 62

Tuesday, April 15:
7:00 p.m. Trustees

Wednesday, April 16:
5:00 p.m. Prayer Group
6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Pack 62
6:45 p.m. Handbell Practice
7:45 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice

Friday, April 18:
7:00 p.m. Good Friday Worship Service

Sunday, April 20:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Easter Worship Service


Good Friday Service April 18th at 7:00pm.

Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 2:00pm
We have egg hunts for ALL AGES, Toddlers through adults! See you NEXT Saturday for some Easter fun!

Easter Worship Service
April 20th at 11:00am.

Brotherhood of Methodist Men’s Yard Sale
Support the LSMC Men’s group by donating items in good condition to be sold on Saturday, May 3rd From 8am-4pm. Donations can be dropped off in the Children’s Building or call the church office to schedule a pick up!

Family Fun Nights RETURN starting on May 28th from 6:00 – 8:00pm. Join us for a snack-supper and come play games every 2nd and 4th Wednesday through October! All ages are welcomed and encouraged. Invite a friend or neighbor!

Vacation Bible School in on June 23rd – 26th from 6:00 – 8:30pm. Come explore how earth, wind, fire, and a whole lotta water relate to Jesus and the Bible! Call the church office to register.

Please Donate Used Religious Literature & Eyeglasses in the Progressive classroom.

Baseball Day!
Today is the last day to sign up for our trip to Truist Park for the Braves vs. Boston Red Sox game on Friday, May 30th at 7:15pm. Please fill out the bulletin insert and place it in the offering plate or call the church office to reserve your spot! No payments are necessary today. We will collect that later once we know a final cost of our tickets. Tickets are approx. $35 + tax. Food is not included but transportation is provided. The seats are in the general admission section of the stadium. 

Scout’s Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
When kitchen renovations near completion we will have a better idea of when the world’s best spaghetti can be shared by all. TBD.

Be Still and Know God
GMC Annual Conference
June 5-7th  Greensboro Methodist’s
Lake Oconee Campus
Registration for GMC Annual Conference is now available at https://ngagmc.org/AC2025/

March 2025 Profit Loss
Income: $29,911.88
Expenses: $26,320.16
Profit: $ 3,591.52

Quarterly giving statements are available on the credenza behind the Sanctuary. After April 13th they can be picked up in the church office.

To contact the church office,
please send correspondence to
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Or call 770.948.5429

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